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Alright, so I finally caved and decided to get my eyes checked out. I’ve been squinting at screens for way too long, and my old glasses were, let’s just say, a little worse for wear. My buddy kept going on about this place, Warby Parker, and how they’ve got all these stylish frames for cheap, so I figured I’d give ’em a shot. There’s this one location near me, the one on Lexington Ave, so I decided to roll over there.
First thing I did was look up the address – 1209 Lexington Avenue. Seemed easy enough to find. I hopped on the subway, and sure enough, there it was, right where it was supposed to be. The store itself looked pretty slick from the outside, all modern and whatnot.
When I walked in, I was greeted by this friendly guy who asked if I needed help. I told him I was there for an eye exam and to browse some frames. He pointed me to the waiting area, which was comfy, I gotta admit. Not your typical sterile doctor’s office vibe. I had to get a prescription because mine was super old, the staff told me they can get it from my optometrist, and I was like, sure, I don’t have any problems with that.
Eye Exam Time
After a short wait, I was called in for the exam. The optometrist was cool, very thorough, explained everything she was doing. You know, the usual “which is clearer, one or two?” stuff. Turns out, my eyesight had gotten a bit worse, no surprise there. They did the whole exam, and I walked out with a fresh new prescription. I was impressed, the process is smooth.
Picking Out Frames
Now for the fun part – choosing frames! They had a massive selection, like, seriously overwhelming. I grabbed a bunch that caught my eye and started trying them on. The staff was super helpful, giving me honest opinions, which I appreciated. I ended up finding a pair that I really liked, and get this, they were only $95! With the prescription lenses and everything, what a steal. I know it’s their selling point, but I can’t stop praising it. I heard that they have sold 15 million pairs since their foundation, I was like, that’s a lot!
The Verdict
Overall, I had a great experience at the Warby Parker on Lexington Ave. The staff was friendly and helpful, the eye exam was a breeze, and I walked out with a spiffy new pair of glasses without breaking the bank. I can’t really comment on their contact lenses or sunglasses since I didn’t really check those out, but hey, if you’re in the market for some new eyewear, I’d definitely recommend checking them out. I’m one happy customer, that’s for sure. Oh, one more thing, I was told that they’d donate a pair for every pair sold. That’s a good move, I give them my support.
So that’s my Warby Parker adventure. Hope this helps anyone who’s on the fence about trying them out. Trust me, your eyes (and your wallet) will thank you.
